cover letter generator pack

10 angles you can paste, personalize, and send in under 10 minutes. one proof link. one availability line. done.

10 ready-to-use templates completely free

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how to use these templates

stop staring at blank pages. pick a template, fill the blanks, send in minutes.

1

pick your situation

career change? first job? skill sprint? choose the template that matches.

2

replace variables once

fill in <company>, <role>, <your experience>. keep sentences short.

3

add one proof link

mini-project, portfolio piece, or work sample. proof beats promises.

4

finish with availability

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📝 10 cover letter templates

copy, customize, and send. each template is designed for a specific situation.

1

career change pivot

from previous field → remote role

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hello hiring manager,

transitioning from <previous field> to remote work. spent <timeframe> learning new skill/tool and built <proof project> to show i can deliver.

link: portfolio url (shows <specific outcome>).

start datetimezone overlap.

your name

example

"transitioning from teaching to remote marketing. spent 3 months learning canva and social media strategy, built an instagram content calendar for a local cafe that increased followers 40%. link: portfolio.com/cafe-project (shows before/after metrics)."

2

first remote job

no remote experience yet

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hello hiring manager,

new to remote but experienced with relevant skill. i work organized: daily standups, shared docs, clear deadlines. built <sample work> to show remote-ready skills.

proof: link (1 page, shows process + outcome).

start datetimezone overlap.

your name

example

"new to remote but experienced with customer support. i work organized: daily check-ins, shared ticket logs, 24hr response times. built a help center article template to show remote-ready communication skills. proof: helpdesk-template.com (1 page, shows process + 95% satisfaction rate)."

3

referral approach

someone recommended you

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subject: referred by <referrer> — your name for role

hello hiring manager,

<referrer> suggested i share my <relevant work> for your role opening. quick sample: link. i focus on key skill match.

15-minute call? available <specific times>.

your name

example

"subject: referred by mike chen — alex for customer support. hi sarah, mike suggested i share my help center article (link) for your support role. i've been focusing on zendesk workflows. can we book a 15-minute call? available 9-5 est from monday."

4

30/60-day skill sprint

intensive learning period

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hello hiring manager,

for the last <30/45/60> days i ran a role sprint:

  • practice daily
  • built <artifact> in <tool><result>
  • progress log: link

your role matches that sprint: <tie to jd>. i can contribute in week 1.

start datetimezone overlap.

your name

example

"for the last 45 days i ran a customer support sprint: zendesk training daily, built help articles in notion → 95% user satisfaction in testing, progress log (link). your support role matches perfectly: you need someone who can write clear help docs and handle complex tickets."

5

part-time → full-time

gradual ramp-up approach

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hello hiring manager,

i'm interested in role and can start <hours/week> now, ramping to full-time by date. this lets us prove fit quickly.

to show how i'd work, i built <mini-project> (link). i'll share a 5-line weekly status each friday.

open to a short paid trial?

your name

example

"i can start 20h/week now, ramping to full-time by june. built customer support workflow (link) to show my approach. weekly status updates every friday. open to 2-week paid trial?"

6

proof-led approach

made something for them

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hello hiring manager,

i made <artifact> for company: <title> (1 page). link: portfolio_link. it shows how i'd handle <task> using <tool>.

if helpful, i can expand this into <next step> this week.

start datetimezone overlap.

your name

example

"i made a content calendar for buffer: 'social media planning template' (1 page). link shows how i'd handle your instagram strategy using hootsuite. if helpful, i can expand this into a full 30-day plan this week."

7

customer support specialist

tone + tools focused

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hello hiring manager,

i'm a calm, clear communicator applying for role. i handle high-volume inboxes with <tools> and use saved replies + tags to cut response time.

sample work: artifact link. previously handled <volume>/week with <outcome>.

start datetimezone overlap.

your name

example

"i'm a calm communicator applying for support specialist. i handle high-volume inboxes with zendesk and use macros to cut response time 40%. sample work: help article (link). previously handled 100+ tickets/week with 4.9/5 satisfaction."

8

admin / ops efficiency

systems + clarity focused

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hello hiring manager,

i focus on clean data, simple rules, fast hand-offs. i set up <validation/automation> in <tool> so teams move faster.

proof: artifact link (includes rules + a weekly status template).

start datetimezone overlap.

your name

example

"i focus on clean data and fast handoffs. i set up validation rules in google sheets so teams catch errors early. proof: operations dashboard (link) with weekly status template that cut reporting time 60%."

9

content marketing specialist

repurposing + utm focused

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hello hiring manager,

i repurpose long posts into platform-native captions and track links with a simple utm table.

sample deck (2 pages): link — 3 posts + utm plan for <blog post>.

start datetimezone overlap.

your name

example

"i repurpose content into platform-native posts and track performance with utm codes. sample deck (2 pages): social media plan (link) — 3 linkedin posts + utm tracking for your remote work guide."

10

general (any role)

simple, direct approach

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hello hiring manager,

applying for role. i can key skill using <tools> and handle <outcome/volume>.

sample: artifact link.

start datetimezone overlap.

your name

example

"applying for social media manager. i can create engaging content using canva and schedule posts across platforms, handling 20+ posts/week. sample: instagram content calendar (link)."

availability statement builder

use these to signal flexibility while setting clear boundaries.

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response commitment

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your availability statement

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💡 pro tips that work

micro-optimizations that get replies.

short wins

4-6 lines total. longer = lower reply rate. they're busy.

proof over promises

show don't tell. links > lengthy explanations.

be specific with dates

"start january 15" beats "start soon" every time.

match their energy

casual job post = casual tone. formal company = formal approach.

one clear ask

interview? call? trial project? pick one, make it easy.

subject line matters

"re: [role] - quick question" gets opened first.